Category: Pilgrimage & Mindfulness
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Exploring Lundy’s Imbolc: A Walk to Embrace the onset of Spring
Inspired by Imbolc and Candlemas, this February walk through Millcombe explored how Lundy prepares for spring. From snowdrops in the Secret Garden to quiet valleys and returning light, the walk focused on noticing small seasonal changes rather than dramatic signs of arrival.
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Escape to Lundy: A Unique Digital Detox for Readers
Discover why Lundy Island is the perfect reading retreat. A natural digital detox with shared libraries, quiet places to read and no commercial distractions.
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Walking Paths on Lundy Island: Routes, Roaming, and Reflection
Walking the paths of Lundy Island reveals a landscape shaped by weather, animals, and repeated footsteps. From historic routes to fading tracks, this post reflects on freedom to roam and how paths echo the journeys we take through life.
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Walking on Lundy: Finding Balance in the In-Between Time
That strange, softened time between Christmas and New Year — when days blur and you finally have space to breathe — feels familiar on Lundy. Here, that ‘Twixmas’ feeling isn’t confined to one week of the year. It’s a way of living. Through walking, weather, and uneven ground, the island continually asks for balance: not…
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The Mystique of Lundy’s Unique Landscape
Small Islands across the globe have long held a mystique, sometimes becoming sites of religious, spiritual or supernatural exception. Johnson, H., (2024) I read an article by Henry Johnson (2024) about religious or spiritual places. It made me think about how Lundy doesn’t show itself as a spiritual place. It doesn’t announce itself in the…
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Exploring Hidden River Beaches in Central Portugal
As you know I’m a big Lundy dipper, all seasons! The Portuguese house is in the Leira district of Portugal, not as close to the coast, as I’m used too. So finding spots in the river where I can get into the water is a mission. This one we discovered after a day picking olives…
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Exploring the Saints Way: A Journey Through History and Faith
A pilgrimage along the Saints way from Padstow to Fowey.
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Lundy’s Yarrow: Wildflowers, Walking and Seasonal Change on Lundy Island
Discover yarrow on Lundy Island and how wildflowers shape walking, seasons and sensory experience in this reflective island journal.
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Lammas on Lundy
The first of August marks Lammas, an ancient festival celebrating the start of the harvest. Here on Lundy, the spirit of Lammas feels especially relevant this year, as I and other islanders have been tending allotments. These small plots, on a rather barren granite rock hold the promise of fresh vegetables and herbs all grown…
